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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.08, 929.56 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.08, 929.56 and 295.12 is: 442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.08 : 929.56 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.08/929.56 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.08x = 929.56 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.08x = 274,331.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,331.75/620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.41

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